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The real reason China’s educated youth can’t find jobs
They were told with hard work and a good education, they’d get the career of their dreams. But for many young adults in China, that is simply not the case. For a couple of years now, there have been rumors about the “lying flat” or “let it rot” youth in China, a characterization that the… -
Chinese video game flaunts commercial success amid censorship controversy
The first big-budget video game produced by a Chinese developer is being lauded as a success. But while sales are strong, so are accusations of censorship. “Black Myth: Wukong” is loosely inspired by the Chinese epic “Journey to the West.” Game Science developed the game with the backing of Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent. While the… -
DOJ investigates Tennessee prison amid reports of violence and abuse
The Department of Justice launched an investigation into Tennessee’s largest prison after prosecutors said there’s been years of unchecked violence and sexual abuse at the facility. Between July 2022 and June 2023, the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility reported 196 assaults, 90 incidents of sexual misconduct, two murders, and 15 “accidental” deaths. The crisis escalated in… -
Target sales bounce back with clothes, beauty and lower prices
Target surprised Wall Street on Wednesday, Aug. 21, with a strong second-quarter performance, beating both earnings and revenue expectations. Customer traffic increased across both in-store and online channels, driven by strategic price cuts and new loyalty initiatives. Despite these gains, the company remains cautious about the future, as economic uncertainties and evolving consumer habits present… -
RFK Jr. campaign looks at 2 options: Drop out or ‘join forces with Trump’
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is struggling both financially and in the polls. According to financial reports, the Kennedy campaign spent $7 million in July, but only railed $5.6 million. Now he’s left with just $3.9 million in the bank, and $3.5 million in debt. Kennedy’s polling has also become an issue. Last… -
UK researchers seek to harness AI and drones to combat wildfires
Drones could soon be teaming up in swarms to battle wildfires before they spread out of control. Researchers in the United Kingdom hope they can harness the power of artificial intelligence to create fleets of drones capable of detecting and extinguishing flames at an early stage. A combined team of firefighters, scientists and engineers are… -
Runway clears for Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines merger after DOJ review expires
A proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has flown past a review by the U.S. Department of Justice. The decision clears the runway for the first major airline merger since 2016. The DOJ seemingly decided against challenging Alaska’s $1.9 billion bid to acquire Hawaiian Airlines after the review period expired the morning of… -
Disney ditches Disney+ ‘terms of use’ defense in wrongful death lawsuit
Walt Disney Co. agreed to let a court decide a wrongful death lawsuit at one of its theme parks. The reversal comes after it attempted to send the case to arbitration because the man who brought the case agreed to terms of use for Disney+ when he signed up for a trial years earlier. The… -
Semiconductor companies under pressure to release more on safety risks
In a push to build more semiconductors in the United States, the Biden administration invested billions of dollars in new facilities. However, while the semiconductors may be vital to modern life, there are serious concerns over the health risks associated with the creation of these facilities, according to some environmental groups. Environmentalists and labor unions… -
Just as inflation cools, bird flu is driving up the price of eggs
Consumer prices only rose 2.9% annually in July, giving Americans hope inflation has stabilized. But the cost of eggs is back on the rise, far more than the rest of the grocery bill. The price of a dozen eggs spiked 19.1% in July compared to the same month last year. Meanwhile, groceries as a whole… -
Soybeans are having an incredible year. That’s bad for prices.
Everything seemingly went right for growing soybeans this year, which is why prices are going all wrong. Soybean futures are near 4-year lows and down about 45% from its 2022 peak. Corn is also in a similar boat. The U.S. is in the midst of a farm slump right now, despite very high yields for… -
Kamala Harris’ economic plan is Biden 2.0 on prices, housing and child tax credit
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave the first real look into her economic agenda Friday, Aug. 16. The speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, marks the first major policy address given since she has taken over the top of the ticket. Harris is looking toward the economy as it remains one of the… -
The Onion, Playboy bringing back print editions amid trend to go digital
The Onion and Playboy are among the publications bucking the trend and bringing back their printed editions rather than remaining all digital. These announcements come as others cease printing altogether. In July, five newspapers in Oregon stopped printing, citing common reasons like lack of advertising revenue, drop in circulation and a focus on digital. But…
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